A North Webster national historic monument, the Dixie sternwheel paddleboat, is being honored Saturday, July 25.

Dixie Sternwheeler Paddleboat Inc. board of directors made a “sad but necessary decision” Monday evening, May 18.

Press Release NORTH WEBSTER — Many people are looking forward to riding the Dixie Boat, North Webster’s historic paddle boat touring Webster Lake since 1929. Unfortunately, due to the current novel coronavirus restrictions of social distancing, no large groups and limiting personal travel, The Dixie Sternwheeler, Inc., anticipates that, like other places of public gatherings, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The tenth annual Dixie Day Festival & Artisan Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 28, in downtown North Webster along SR 13, in North Webster Town Park and at the Mermaid Festival Grounds, two blocks west of the downtown stoplight. North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster and the surrounding area will be featured on the “Our Town” series on South Bend’s PBS TV station WNIT. The show will air from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, on channel 34.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Dixie Sternwheeler, touted as Indiana’s oldest stern wheel paddle boat, has received high reviews this summer from riders. An email from Robert “Cap’N Bob” Barnes urges Dixie fans to visit Tripadvisor and read for themselves the comments riders have left. “It’ll make you proud of what you do to keep the magic and …read more.

Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill Chris Cage Karaoke, 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Chris Cage Karaoke and DJ, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 North Webster The Dixie Boat Cap’n Bob, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Sunset and moonlight cruise Pierceton The Post Gunslinger, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, and Saturday, Aug. 15. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Who would name something Dixie Day of all things? The North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce would in honor of the 86-year-old stern wheel paddle boat cruising Webster Lake, not the Confederate States of America. Dixie Day Festival and Art Fair celebrates the Dixie boat and all things North Webster Saturday, July …read more.

The weather wasn’t cooperative this year for the Dixie Boat’s birthday celebrations. On Saturday, July 18, the Dixie had plans to celebrate her birthday by doing what she does best, providing historic cruises on Webster Lake.

The Dixie Boat on Webster Lake is turning 86 years young and she wants her valued supporters to help her celebrate. Bring family and friends and join in the fun during special festivities aboard the historic landmark vessel.

Cap’n Bob, the Singin’ Skipper from the North Webster Dixie Boat Tour will sing and entertain live at Kosciusko Community Senior Services, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw on Tuesday, April 7. Dinner provided by Miller’s Merry Manor will be served at 5 p.m. with Cap’n Bob performing at 6 p.m. Handicapped van transportation will be …read more.